Are you bothered by Surface updates installation issues or errors?
If the updates wont install on the Surface, run this Windows Update automatic troubleshooter to have a try.
In Windows 10
Step 1.
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Go toStart > tweaks > Update & Security > Troubleshoot.
SelectAdditional troubleshootersfrom the right pane.
On the next page, expandWindows UpdateunderGet up and running.

Then, click theRun the troubleshooterbutton to run it.
This tool will detect and auto-fix the found issues related to the updates.
In Windows 11
Step 1.

Go toStart > options > System > Troubleshoot.
After expanding Windows Update, selectRun.
If not, you may see Windows Update error 8024004C.
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you might remove and reinstall the battery driver to fix the issue.
Plug in your Surface.
Right-click theStartbutton and selectDevice Managerto open it.
Step 3. go for the arrow next to theBatteriescategory.
Double-clickMicrosoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery, and clickUninstall > OKunder theDrivertab.
Step 5. power cycle your Surface to reinstall the battery driver.
When the battery charges above 40 percent after reinstalling the driver, you might try installing updates again.
These update files are exclusively for Surface hardware and firmware.
Windows updates cannot be installed using this method.
you’ve got the option to useMiniTool ShadowMakerto back up your Surface.
You should find a working solution here.
Should you have issues related to MiniTool software, you might let us know via[email protected].